1994 Volkswagen Corrado 2.9L Petrol · M386 GPH
1994 Volkswagen Corrado (2.9L, petrol). First registered 31 Aug 1994. Recorded mileage 223,609 miles. MOT expired on 07 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CORRADO
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 223,609 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
M386 GPH Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2024
- 223,609 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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M386 GPH Mileage History
- 17/08/2006163,159 mi
- 17/08/2007176,134 mi+12,975 mi
- 20/08/2007176,134 mi
- 29/08/2008189,431 mi+13,297 mi
- 05/08/2009192,294 mi+2,863 mi
- 27/08/2010194,363 mi+2,069 mi
- 31/08/2010194,374 mi+11 mi
- 25/02/201296,482 mi-97,892 mi
- 02/08/2013205,984 mi+109,502 mi
- 15/08/2014211,093 mi+5,109 mi
- 05/07/2016213,655 mi+2,562 mi
- 31/10/2017215,345 mi+1,690 mi
- 01/02/2020215,663 mi+318 mi
- 04/03/2021217,204 mi+1,541 mi
- 21/03/2022219,931 mi+2,727 mi
- 19/09/2023221,332 mi+1,401 mi
- 09/10/2024223,609 mi+2,277 mi
Average of roughly 3,331 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
M386 GPH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Volkswagen Corrado (M386 GPH) between August 2006 and October 2024.
The record contains 15 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)”; “Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”; “Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)”.
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